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Air India rolls out advanced baggage tracking for passengers
Air India has introduced real-time baggage tracking on its website and mobile app to address passenger complaints about lost and delayed baggage. This feature provides end-to-end tracking, covering check-in, security, aircraft loading, and baggage claim areas. Passengers can track their bags by scanning the barcode on their baggage receipts, with information available in the 'My Trips' section of the mobile app. The initiative aims to enhance the passenger experience with timely updates and notifications.
Techie takes revenge: Launches website to expose airlines after girlfriend's lost luggage
Pieter Levels, frustrated by his girlfriend's lost luggage incident with Vueling Airlines, launched luggagelosers.com. This innovative website ranks airlines based on their rates of lost baggage using real-time data sourced from social media. The initiative aims to empower travelers with information while advocating for improved baggage handling standards across the airline industry.
Air India loses 1 luggage out of every 36, highest in the world, claims report
Air India leads in lost luggage among global airlines, with 50,001 bags lost in the past month, according to LuggageLosers.com. The site, created by Pieter Levels after Vueling lost his girlfriend’s luggage, ranks airlines by lost bags. Air India faces additional issues, including broken seats, dirty aircraft, and a recent staff protest causing flight disruptions.
Is buying just hotel stocks better or a collection of stocks which gain from travel hungry Indians? 17 stocks from the whole tourism ecosystem
There can be a debate on whether, after the run up that hotel stocks saw in the last three years, are they cheap or not, and whether one should buy them now. But when it comes to tourism and the possibility that it will grow at a much faster rate, there is little room for debate. Now the question is if one buys only one set of stocks, for example hotel stocks, they come with their own plus and minus, right from the business risk of that industry to the fact that in tourism business, there are many segments, so there is a premium segment, there are travelers who travels by train and stay in medium size hotel which are not even listed. But then he has spent money in booking his ticket which has been captured on a railways ticketing platform. So, why not have that railway ticketing platform in a small portion of the portfolio.
SBI Card MILES credit cards with three variants launched: 7 must-know features like annual fees, airport lounge access, rewards, miles
SBI Card MILES credit cards: SBI Card has launched three variants of its first travel-focused core credit card, ‘SBI Card MILES’ with curated travel benefits. The three variants, SBI Card MILES ELITE, SBI Card MILES PRIME, and SBI Card MILES.
Top credit cards with airport lounge access
Here is a list of credit cards with airport lounge access from the top 14 banks in India.
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Left behind at airports, Parathas to Varmala, the unusual stories of forgetful flyers
The lost and found section at Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport has been busy this year, with a surprising range of items left behind. From food-filled containers to gold jewelry and whisky bottles to religious idols, there have been many forgotten possessions. Passengers have misplaced items at various locations within the airport, including security counters and retail stores. In the past 90 days alone, 3,515 passengers have left belongings behind, with more incidents on weekends and holidays.
Go First and Jet Airways lose airline codes for being non-operational
The two-letter designator codes G8 and 9W, assigned by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), a global trade association of the world’s airlines, stand withdrawn for both airlines. The withdrawal of the airline code would lead to disruptions in ticketing, reservations, and baggage handling operations for these airlines. Besides logos and taglines, these codes also become an identity for airlines. Losing them up means losing their uniqueness.
Indian Table Tennis star Manika Batra loses baggage, sports equipment on flight while returning from Peru tournament; seeks govt help
Indian table tennis star Manika Batra has taken to social media to express her frustration after her baggage went missing on a KLM flight from Lima to India. The baggage contained crucial sports equipment for her upcoming tournaments, including the Asian Games. Despite having a priority tag, the Indian athlete has received no further information about the whereabouts of her possessions. In response, she called on Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia to intervene and assist in the recovery of her equipment. Batra is considered one of India's brightest medal hopes in the upcoming Asian Games.
New tech innovations can put an end to your luggage woes at airports
Can't find your luggage at the airport? No worry, we got you covered!
Why flying is so expensive and likely to remain that way
The bad news for consumers is that ticket prices are likely to stay elevated for several years, at least according to Michael O’Leary, chief executive officer of Ryanair Holdings Plc, Europe’s biggest airline in terms of passengers carried.
10 best travel credit cards
Frequent travellers or holiday buffs can increase their savings by opting for credit cards that are loaded with benefits. Here are some of the best cards to opt for.
What to do if your flight is disrupted? A 5-point guide to help you handle air travel woes
What can you do if your journey is disrupted en route? Here's a plan for using your smartphone as a travel aid while you hope for the best - but prepare for the worst.
Book morning flights, reschedule trips & use credit card benefits: 7 ways to avoid airport chaos
Ways travellers can deal with delayed, cancelled flights, hours-long security & immigration queues.
IndiGo launches exclusive fare category for special services like extra baggage, meals
The 'Super 6E' fare has been designed to provide the most sought-after services under a single fare for passengers who want to have all services bundled in single fare, the airline's statement said.
How IndiGo passenger 'hacked' into carrier's website to track his missing luggage; airline responds
The passenger claimed to have found a vulnerability with the airline's website.
Indian startup king Ashneer Grover loses luster after embezzlement accusations
Within BharatPe, one of the country’s fastest-growing financial technology companies, a ferocious split has divided the startup’s board from Ashneer Grover, the cofounder and former managing director.
Cold snap leaves one dead, over 4 million without power in Texas
The cold snap sweeping Texas reached the northern part of neighboring Mexico as well, where authorities said 4.7 million users lost power early on Monday. Around midday, service had been restored to almost 2.6 million of them.
6 insurance covers you can get on your forex card while travelling abroad
If you miss or fail to take a connecting international flight of an international airline due to delay in the arrival of another international flight, then you can claim the cost of buying a new ticket through insurance on the forex card.
Iran on war footing against coronavirus as outbreak kills 77
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's decision was announced after state media broadcast images of the 80-year-old leader planting a tree wearing disposable gloves ahead of Iran's upcoming arbor day, showing how concern about the virus now reaches up to the top of the country's Shiite theocracy. State television quoted a lawmaker as saying 23 members of parliament now had the virus.
Limited leg room on flights irks most but fares crucial factor for desi flyers: Survey
Cheap airfare is the biggest factor for the desi traveller to select an airline, with the image of the carrier in terms of inflight experience and seating comfort.
Five tips to tackle crises on a foreign holiday
If you are on a vacation abroad & lose your passport or misplace insurance documents, here is what you should do.
5 tips to tackle crises on a foreign holiday
If you are on a vacation abroad and lose your passport or misplace insurance documents, what should you do? Here’s how to deal with five such emergencies.
When India Inc’s poster boys stumbled, investors paid a price through the nose
There have been several poster boys who were once held in great esteem by Dalal Street, inspiring young India. Up-and-coming entrepreneurs tried to ape them.
74% fliers prefer to pack less than pay for baggage
A whopping 74% fliers in India would avoid baggage fees at all cost making them the highest in the world, shows a survey termed.
Mobile apps, better facilities at airports for passengers
Civil Aviation Ministry has come out with a series of measures like mobile apps to register grievances & better facilitation at airports for those in need, especially senior citizens.
India's best strategists: 15 dreamers who have translated their insight into reality
For some it's still work in progress, but that they are steadfast in their belief that this is the 'right' thing to do has propelled them onto our list.
Poor services affect Indira Gandhi International Airport's reputation
The IGI airport may rank among the best in the world but passengers are not happy with the services as seen in the large number of complaints.
Lost your passport, credit card, insurance documents? Here are 5 tips to exit with minimal damage
What to do if you are on a foreign jaunt and lose your passport or credit card? What if you misplace insurance documents and fall sick?
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